Pleasant visit Montserrat from Barcelona – the Holy mountain of Catalonia

After so many times in Barcelona, I have to admit I’d not visited Montserrat located just an hour away. So my last time in Barcelona in the middle of July 2017 I decided it was about time to visit the Holy mountain of Catalonia. And as I’m trying to support locals, I booked a local [...]

Posted on 31 Jul 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in adventures, Europe, nature, press trip, Spain, tips, travel

5 things to do in Slovak Paradise Slovakia

Slovakia has 9 national parks. That’s quite a lot for such a small country of only 49,035 square km, right? The only national park famous for its many ladders and footbridges is the Slovak Paradise, written as Slovenský raj in Slovak. I’ve been to Slovak Paradise uncountable times but was never really taking photos until my last [...]

Posted on 24 Jul 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in adventures, Europe, press trip, Slovakia, tips, travel

Having the best time at crazy high zipline Slovenia Bovec

The last time I visited Slovenia to do rafting and canyoning with Eurorafting, another adventure activity we did with my friend was also zipline. I’ve done zipline so many times at different places around the world, such as outside of Las Vegas, in Mexico, on Bastimentos island in Panama etc. But now when I think [...]

Posted on 10 Jul 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in adventures, Europe, press trip, Slovenia, tips, travel

Visit Spis castle Slovakia – 30 things you need to know about this majestic castle

One of our stops on the trip around Eastern Slovakia with dad was also the Spis castle. How could we even miss this majestic castle, the most photographed site in Kosice region? Would be such a shame! Visit Spis castle Slovakia Before you visit Spis castle, have a read about the most important [...]

Posted on 06 Jul 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in castles, Europe, press trip, Slovakia, tips, travel

4 things to do in Spisske Podhradie Slovakia

On my last road trip around Eastern Slovakia we also visited the little town Spisske Podhradie located not far from the famous Spis castle. For both of us, me and dad, it was our first proper visit to the town. Usually in the past we would just go to admire the majesty of the Spis [...]

Posted on 29 Jun 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in budget travel, Europe, press trip, Slovakia

20 things to know about UNESCO Zehra Church – Church of Holy Spirit Žehra Slovakia

I bet that most people have not heard of the Spis region in Eastern Slovakia. And those who have, might know the Spis castle which is probably the biggest castle complex in Central Europe. The Spis castle (Spišský hrad) is not the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in the area, but there’s another 3 within [...]

Posted on 26 Jun 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in budget travel, Europe, press trip, Slovakia, tips, travel

Krasnohorska cave – the most adventurous cave in Slovakia

Did you know that: There’s 5,000 to 7,000 caves in Slovakia? ONLY 18 Slovak caves are open to visitors? 44 Slovak caves are National Natural Monuments in Slovakia? 6 Slovak caves were proclaimed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites? It is said that Slovakia is the European country with the most caves per inhabitant. [...]

Posted on 21 Jun 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in adventures, budget travel, Europe, nature, photo, press trip, Slovakia, tips, travel

5 reasons to visit lake Morske Oko – the third biggest natural lake in Slovakia

One of my very favorite places in Eastern Slovakia is the natural lake Morske oko situated 73 km from my home town Snina and 95 km from Kosice by car. Morske oko Slovakia is the destination we would visit the most when I was a kid. I still remember as if it was yesterday all [...]

Posted on 14 Jun 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in budget travel, Europe, nature, press trip, Slovakia, tips, travel

UNESCO wooden church Ruska Bystra in Eastern Slovakia

I am not sure if you know it but there is a number of wooden churches spread around Eastern Slovakia where I was born. All of these churches are unique because originally they were built with no nails. Shame is, that due to reconstruction some nails were added to prevent churches from falling. We are [...]

Posted on 09 Jun 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in budget travel, Europe, press trip, Slovakia, tips, travel, video

Chiang Mai detox retreat Chivasuka – 3 juicing days

Chiang Mai detox retreat Chivasuka After our first two days at Chivasuka with dad, three day juice detox was ahead of me. Day 3 – juicing We started the morning with: stomach acid test – approx. 100 ml water with 1/3 of teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate a few min later [...]

Posted on 22 Feb 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in achievement, Asia, food, girlie stuff, personal, photo, press trip, Thailand, travel, yoga

Ultimate Kuala Lumpur tour – the most important landmarks in a day

Ultimate Kuala Lumpur tour - what are the most important landmarks to see in a day? Batu caves, Petronas towers, KL Tower, chocolate factory, King's palace and more.

Posted on 13 Feb 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in Asia, Malaysia, press trip, tips, travel

3 best things to do in Coron Philippines

Find out 3 best things to do in Coron Philippines (best snorkeling spots, climbing Mt. Tapyas, relax in Maquinit hot psirngs) and also where to stay in Coron.

Posted on 09 Jan 2017 by Alexandra Kovacova in adventures, Asia, Philippines, photo, press trip, tips, travel

Best spa treatments at Spa 5 Alzbetiny lazne Karlovy Vary

Best spa treatments at Spa 5 Alzbetiny lazne Karlovy Vary: peat wrap, underwater massage, Indian head massage, herbal bath, infrared sauna and salt chamber.

Posted on 12 Dec 2016 by Alexandra Kovacova in beauty, Czech Republic, Europe, girlie stuff, personal, press trip, spa, travel